Manchester City vs Arsenal: 3 Things to Look Out For in FA Cup Tie

Manchester City vs Arsenal: 3 things to look out for in FA Cup tie

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City is challenged by Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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Mikel Arteta is yet to taste victory against his mentor as Arsenal boss. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Arteta’s tactics

If there is one manager you want to avoid showing your hand to, it’s Pep Guardiola. With the Gunners still due to face City twice in the league, Arteta will likely not want to fully showcase how he plans on stopping them.

Why?

Looking at the season and Arsenal’s league position, the Gunners need all the help they can get. If Arteta has a silver bullet with City’s name on it, it would be unwise to use it in the FA Cup.

Instead, that key tactic could be the difference in winning the league or finishing second if the Gunners manage to take points off City in the league.

Don’t waste it.

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